Hyundai Recalls 96,310 Vehicles in US

Hyundai Motor America is recalling around 96,310 vehicles in the United States due to an instrument panel display failure, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said in a June 24 recall alert.“An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash,” NHTSA said.The instrument failure is attributed to a software error.“As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 101, ‘Controls and Displays,’” the alert said.“The instrument panel display software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed August 22, 2026.”According to an NHTSA report, the recall is applicable to 2,819 units of the Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid manufactured between July 9, 2024, and April 14, 2026; 53,886 units of the Hyundai Tucson Hybrid produced between June 18, 2024, and May 7, 2026; and 39,605 units of the Hyundai Tucson with production dates of June 7, 2024, to April 30, 2026. All three vehicle types are from model years 2025–2026.The problematic instrument panel display can intermittently reboot while the vehicle is operating, potentially resulting in a temporary blank display. The report said that no confirmed cases of crashes, fires, injuries, or fatalities have been attributed to this defect in the United States.According to a June 25 letter from the NHTSA to Hyundai, the company informed the agency of the safety recall on June 23.Hyundai car owners can contact the company at 855-371-9460. Owners can check whether their vehicle is part of the recall by searching on the NHTSA website using their Vehicle Identification Numbers.This is one of the latest recalls done by the company this year. In May, NHTSA announced Hyundai was recalling 421,078 vehicles that could have faulty forward collision avoidance systems.Specifically, the front cameras had a software glitch that may cause the system to prematurely activate, leading to the brakes being suddenly applied. As of May 11, Hyundai had received 376 reports related to this problem.There were four accidents involving Hyundai vehicles rear-ended by other vehicles due to premature braking, resulting in four injuries.According to NHTSA data, Hyundai has issued 15 recalls this year and ranks joint fourth among vehicle manufacturers with the most recalls. Ford topped the list with 51 recalls, followed by Chrysler, General Motors, and Toyota.Washington SettlementOn Dec. 16, the office of the attorney general of Washington announced that it had settled with Hyundai and Kia over these companies’ alleged failure to equip vehicles with anti-theft technology.“Hyundai and Kia chose not include anti-theft ‘engine-immobilizer’ technology in millions of their vehicles sold throughout the United States, including Washington. An engine immobilizer prevents thieves from starting a vehicle’s engine without the vehicle’s ‘smart’ key, which stores the vehicle’s electronic security code,” the statement said.“Car thieves devised a quick and simple way to access these vehicles’ ignition cylinders and start these cars without a key. They brazenly flaunted these actions on social media and contributed to a drastic increase in Kia and Hyundai vehicle thefts throughout the nation.”The two companies agreed to equip all vehicles sold in the United States with immobilizer technology in the future. They also offered up to $4.5 million in restitution to affected consumers whose cars were damaged.According to the settlement website, Hyundai or Kia customers affected by theft can receive up to $4,500 for a total loss or up to $2,250 for a partial loss.The theft incident must have occurred on or after April 29, 2025. The deadline to file for the claim is March 31, 2027.